Jay Rao

When your printers start jamming, printheads wear out too soon, or your yields drop — the cost isn’t just downtime. It’s lost trust, lost margin, and growing frustration on the floor. That’s why Zebra Certified Supplies matter. Companies that switched from generic, under-performing media reported savings up to $800K per year and a 68% increase in printing output. If your label stack looks like a commodity, it may be time to treat it like a strategic asset. 👉 Read more https://lnkd.in/e6yYSQ-y #BarcodeLabeling #PrintQuality #ZebraTechnologies #OperationalEfficiency

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We continue to execute on our growth strategy with the acquisition of: - Golden Isles Office Equipment in South Georgia - Titan Managed Technologies (Titan Wolfpack IT) in South Florida - Laser Line, Inc. in the Mid-Atlantic These acquisitions further expand our geographic footprint and strengthen our ability to deliver solutions at scale. Growth is about pairing great local teams with the resources, systems, and platform needed to better serve customers, invest in people, and create long-term value. Proud of the DEX Imaging team and excited for what’s ahead. #MakeItHappen #Growth #Acquisitions #ManagedIT #ManagedPrint #OfficeTechnology #BusinessTransformation

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($FAST) Q2 2025 Earnings Outlook: Margin Recovery, But Watch Inventory Fastenal reports this week, and the setup is nuanced. • Pricing actions and contract sales (~73% of total) support margin upside • Gross margin rebounded to 45.1% in Q1 — Q2 could exceed 46% • Digital install base continues to grow, but new signings slowed • Inventory up 14% YoY — a flag for cash flow watchers The Street may be too anchored on margin momentum and overlooking working capital signals. Full earnings outlook report here: https://lnkd.in/gS3tuGPC #EarningsPreview #FAST #IndustrialStocks #Margins #CashFlow #DigitalTransformation #SupplyChain #EquityResearch #PublicMarkets #MatterfactInsights

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The Wall Street Journal recently spotlighted Macy’s new $640 million, 2.5 million-square-foot distribution center in China Grove, N.C. The article shares how Macy’s use of warehouse automation is fueling faster order fulfillment and increased sales. Matthews Automation is proud to play a role in powering these next generation fulfillment systems through our Warehouse Control System software and PLC controls. As a trusted solution partner in facilities throughout the iconic retailer’s supply chain, Matthews connects robotics and other advanced warehouse automation technologies into seamless, high-performance operations. Read the article: https://ow.ly/I4NL50XknRR

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📦 $2.6B in excess stock. That’s what one global electronics brand ended the year with just months after facing component shortages. The culprit? Poor forecasting, siloed visibility, and “just in case” decisions. Sound familiar? Inventory issues aren’t just operational headaches: • They lock up working capital • Create endless firefighting • Break supply plans when pressure hits Forward-thinking teams do it differently • Align demand & supply • Use scenario-driven planning • Tie inventory actions to financial outcomes • Move from instinct to intelligence 👉 Swipe through to see how supply chains evolve from reactive to resilient. 📖 For a deeper dive, check out our blog: Overcoming Common Inventory Problems Read here https://lnkd.in/gq5tMT_p #SupplyChain #InventoryOptimization #ProcurementStrategy #Resilience #WorkingCapital

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While looking ahead, Michael Fein urged readers to embrace that continued growth requires the strength of our entire ecosystem. The true value is unlocked by partners who transform solutions into applications that power the next generation of retail. Michael acclaims “As powerful as this progress is, the best is yet to come.” 📖Read his complete insights: https://lnkd.in/ekGTJ6Fe AIM - Defining Today’s Technology Standards; Empowering Tomorrow’s Solutions Zebra Technologies

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💡Our industry experts weighed in on their outlook for 2026. RFID expert Michael Fein, Director of Product Management, RFID and Advanced Location Technology for Zebra Technologies; salutes RAIN RFID market’s success as a shared one.  📝 https://lnkd.in/eN3Rdbnu

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RFID isn’t new — but it is more essential than ever. I recently joined Sean Stephens in a conversation with Robert Bowman for SupplyChainBrain to discuss why it’s become a critical tool in warehouse operations and how it’s helping teams adapt to evolving demands. With lower tag costs, greater reliability, and simpler integration, RFID is essential for real-time visibility and efficiency. #ZebraTechnologies #LyngsoeSystems #ZebraEmployee

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At TRG, we know real supply chain progress takes more than on-point solutions. That’s why we partner with proven leaders like TSC Auto ID Technology to help customers deliver end-to-end barcode and RFID solutions, from desktop, industrial and mobile printing to enterprise mobility, RFID hardware and in-house RFID label services, built to support real-world supply chain operations. Visit booth #C11372 at #MODEX2026 to see how TRG + TSC helping organizations improve visibility, accuracy and efficiency, from 1D and 2D barcode-based operations to redefining RFID supply chain environments with new technologies like RFID Tag Verification. https://ow.ly/JV0150YsYsf #TSCPartner #BeyondEndpoints #SupplyChainInnovation

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